I sense God saying, “It’s time to take the next step forward.” What can you do to take the next step forward in your faith? What can we do as a church to take the next step forward? Find out this Sunday at Elevate.

1. I’m reading an awesome book called The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg. Powerful words about prayer and intercession: “Biblical prayer is impertinent, persistent, shameless, and indecorous. It is more like haggling in an oriental bazaar than the polite monologues of the churches.” Another quote: “History belongs to the intercessors- to those who believe and pray the future into being.”

2. I am so pumped about THE BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER AT ELEVATE CHURCH THIS SUNDAY! Whatever you do, don’t miss this Sunday. Text everyone you know from Elevate and tell them to be there for this HUGE announcement. Get ready Elevate – God is up to something amazing! We’re MOVING FORWARD!

3. Connect Group was great last night. I can see our group growing closer.

4. Audrey was so excited because the Power Team came to her school. She watched them tear phones books in half, bend bars, and break bats. I told her that was nothing compared to what her dad could do. Her response? “Yeah, right dad…”

5. God is taking me deeper in His presence this week. I can tell that He is preparing me for the road ahead. He is strengthening me and calling me by His Spirit – showing me things and giving me wisdom.

What ever you do, do not miss this Sunday at Elevate Church! If you have to change your plans, make the arrangements. Don’t you dare go out of town because you’ll be sorry you missed it. It has the potential of being one of the greatest miracles you have ever seen. I will be making the BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER AT ELEVATE THIS SUNDAY!

Okay, here is your ONE PRAYER EACH DAY this week: “God, open a door that no man can shut for Elevate Church…” This comes from Revelation 3:8 where God says: “…I have opened a door for you that no one can close.”

2. Great time at the Men’s Cookout. Great food Joel. You’re going to make someone a great wife.

3. I loved the opportunity to teach with Lori on Sunday morning at Elevate. After 21 years of marriage, we can say a few things about great communication.

4. Set up and tear down went so smooth Sunday morning. We have the best team ever. So awesome to see new people plugging in to this ministry.

5. I am stoked about THE BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER AT ELEVATE THIS SUNDAY! Whatever you do, don’t miss this next Sunday. If you planned on being out of town, change your plans or you’ll be sorry you missed it.

About Me:

A few things about me. I am a deeply devoted follower of Christ. I have been married to my dream girl, Lori, for 20 years. We have two amazing girls who keep us laughing and smiling. We have served in ministry for almost 20 years. We are now launching a new church in Wylie / Murphy / Sachse, Texas. Some of my favorite things are family, leading, running, and reading. I recently ran my first marathon on April 27, 2008 in 4:52:03.